Doctor insights on:
Good For Baby

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Yes!:
Breastmilk is the easiest food for a premature baby to digest, and the mother of a premature baby will actually make milk that is even better for the baby than the milk of a woman who delivers at term. A premature baby may need lots of other help to survive, but providing breastmilk is a great way the mother can help her baby.
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Discuss with close:
Family members, trusted friends and counselor before you commit yourself to this idea. May god bless and guide you in your decision. Take care! http://www.Adoption.Com/.
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No studies, but..:
I can't imagine why you would want to put someone's poop on your face. There is nothing magical about baby poop - it is body waste full of bacteria. There is nothing in it that is going to tighten up your face or fill in wrinkles, unless you count filling them in with poop. Talk to dermatologist or plastic surgeon if you are so in need of getting rid of those wrinkles that you would use this.
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Clarification...:
If you are asking whether there are health benefits for an adult who drinks breast milk, i would say the risks outweigh the possible benefits. Certain infections (such the HIVvirus and others) can be transmitted via breast milk. I would stick to my other milk choices (cow, goat, soy, rice, etc.).
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Crying can be :
Emotionally cathartic. Studies show that v tension ; negative affect occur during crying. Crying may suppress contentious behavior. Crying may also serve to ^ empathy in others ; to solidify interpersonal bonds. This is addressed in: http://www.Academia.Edu/457235/when_is_crying_cathartic_an_international_study.
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Fine, not necessary :
A well balanced diet and a daily prenatal vitamin is all most pregnant women need. There is no problem with this nutritional supplement though. If you have questions about your dietary requirements in pregnancy, talk to your doctor.
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A consistent one:
A good routine is one you can stick with always. Simplicity is best, something you enjoy. Usually an evening meal gets things started. A small playtime afterwards can use up any residual energy, a calming bath if it's that night, a story, perhaps another feed, then bed. If you like to sing, then do that. Be consistent, put the child down awake, and they will come to accept and love sleep.
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Scientific Rx:
Don't waste your time. If topical benzoyl peroxide has not cleared you after two weeks, get with your physician for prescription-strength medicine. Acne is a chronic, non-lifestyle-related, non-hygiene-related disease that cannot be cured but can be managed. If you are responsible for physical & emotional health of a teen, please get junior to effective treatment.
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Real food better:
Pediasure is specifically designed to help increase the calories in children with failure to thrive (determined to be underweight by their physician). Unless recommended by pediatrician, the best place for your child to get nutrition is whole healthy food choices. Kids may not eat like we think they should, but they listen to their bodies and get what they need. Model healthy habits - it helps!
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U R what U eat:
Good nutrition is the foundation for good health. There is alot of misinformation & many opinions out there about what's good nutrition. My opinion is that everyone should stick to whole foods, avoiding sugar and most grains, and avoid processed foods (anything in a box or wrapper). Whole foods include unprocessed meat, fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds. Whole foods don't need an ingredient label.
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Baby food:
At 8 months of age breast milk/ formula is becoming less the main nutrition and you should be transitioning into more solid baby foods. You can also give very soft table foods, ie. Yogart, breads, pasta etc.
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Yes, but...:
In general, milk consumption is preferred over sodas and sports drinks. Adolescents need the calcium and protein milk provides. However, it is recommended that it be low fat milk because of the high fat content of regular milk and the incidence of obesity in children and adolescence.
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No real benefit:
Momo is a Nepalese dumpling. Its nutritional value depends on what's inside. Dumplings themselves are starch and provide carbohydrates. There is no real nutritional advantage to eating them. Think of them as having all the good and bad features of fast foods in general
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Normal balance:
The eye is very good at extracting what it needs from the bloodstream. If you have a reasonable balanced diet, then your eyes will find what they need. To help your eyes, see an ophthalmologist on a regular basis to make sure there are no problems.
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Yes:
Avocados contain valuable nutrients: 8% dv for fiber, 6% of the recommended daily value (dv) for folate; 4% dv for potassium ; vitamin e; ; 2% dv for iron in a 1-oz. Serving. Sodium and cholesterol free. Contains the carotenoids lutein and betacarotene. Have unsaturated fats, which are known to be important for normal growth and development of the central nervous system and brain.
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Yes:
Egg yolks are an easy and practical way to provide iron and other much-needed nutrients that may become depleted during this time of weaning from breast and formula. It imparts a fatty acid known as dha, which is vital to the growth and development of the brain.Although an egg yolk typically contains about 200 mg of cholesterol and 6 mg of fat, there is no harm on infant cholesterol levels.
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Fluoride helps teeth:
Fluoride in excessive amounts is not healthy, but in proper levels will build stronger teeth for kids of any age. While distilled water has none, most natural waters ; city water supplies have the proper amount.
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Depends on reason:
I find infants/toddlers/kids do well in the water and enjoy the process when used as a a fun activity. Parents need to understand that it must be closely supervised and kids warned never to go near water unless an adult is with them. Swimming "lessons" are a problem when uses as a "safety" measure in children. You can NEVER drown proof a kid,ever, with lessons and I don't suggest them before 4y.
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To mist or not to:
A humidifier is basically a fan that draws moisture from a paper or metallic wick & adds it to air in the room. A vaporizer makes a mist. Old style vaporizers have a heating element that boils water making steam, these are unsafe. Modern products use tuning fork technology & make light or heavy mist (vaporizers also humidify)they are safe & helpful when your heater dries out the air you sleep in.
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Maybe...:
The fda is including coconut on its list of 'tree nuts', meaning you should not give coconut to your baby if he has been identified as having a "tree nut allergy." the food allergy and anaphylaxis network notes: allergic reactions to coconut are quite rare and the majority of the individuals reported as having experienced them were not allergic to other tree nuts. Check with your personal doc!
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Maybe:
From what I understand in the packaging of shelf-stable milk such as Tetra pack, there is no additional preservatives. The milk is ultra-pasteurized, and the packaging is sterile, allowing long-term storage without refrigeration. However, it is not recommended to start cow's milk products until your baby is at least 1 year old.
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Depends...:
For learning to walk around the house it is best for a baby to be barefoot. The sensitivity of the bottom of the foot is important for balance. Once the baby is walking, it will be easier to transition to shoes. If the child is outside and mobile (walking or crawling) shoes are important for protection.
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No:
Breast milk is good for babies to drink. Not really for topical use in the eyes. Fresh breast milk may contain bacteria which may worsen an infection. Most eye infections are viral or allergies and will go away on their own. If the drainage persists all day or he has a fever, see a doctor.
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Baby food questions:
The best foods for human babies is human breast milk, not only nutritionally (protein,fats,carbs,Vitamins,minerals,water) but also biologically(antibodies transferred from mom to infant). Some women cannot or won't breast feed so commercial formulas are available. In general, those are better for infant than homemade because infant kidneys can be overwhelmed by high solute loads up until about 2yr
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Opinions vary as to…:
When to start foods other than formula. How old is your baby? One site mentions possible concern about nitrates in beets & advises waiting until child is at least 8 months old. Beets can color stool reddish or somewhat black. Get your pediatrician's advice about beets & your baby.
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Maybe:
There is some evidence that sids is caused by carbon dioxide pooling in the crib. There is also evidence that ceiling fan will help prevent this from happening. Remember, however, that it will also have significant cooling effect on a baby.
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Yes if.....:
If your baby has always measured on this percentile, then remaining there with subsequent measurements is an indication of steady healthy growth. If your baby rapidly increased to the 95th after being on much lower percentiles, there may be cause for concern, especially if you have gestational diabetes.
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TV/ video viewing:
has been shown in reputable studies to cause delays in language development of children under age 2. The American Academy of Pediatrics' http://www.healthychildren.org/English/Pages/default.aspx or its Healthy Children app has its recommendations for no TV/video/media viewing till age 2, after which all screen time should be limited to a maximum of 2 hours/day. I hope this convinces your hubby.
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